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COCHIN CITY TOUR
Visit the Jewish Synagogue, one of the oldest in India.
The synagogue in Jew town was built in 1568 and rebuilt
in 1664. Its interior is a hotchpotch of styles, with
hand painted blue and white floor tiles from Canton, 19th
century Belgian oil-burning chandeliers and an elaborately
carved Ark housing four scrolls from the Torah, the first
five books of the Old Testament.
Also
visit the Dutch Palace, well known for its mural paintings.
And see the Chinese fishing nets in operation; at the
entrance of Kochi Harbor.... they are a fascinating sight.
They were first brought back by Chinese traders from Kublai
Khan`s court. Also visit the St. Francis church, the oldest
church in India.
Afternoon
enjoy a boat cruise on Cochin harbour; A cruise around
Cochin`s harbor is an Excellent opportunity to get an
over all impression of this beautifully located city,
revealing Arab dhows, Chinese fishing nets, bazaars, old
storage warehouses and traditional mansions.)
FULL
DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
MUNNAR
full day sightseeing tour: Pothamedu-which offers an excellent
view of Tea, coffee and cardamom plantations; Devikulam-an
idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora
and fauna; Pallivasal-the venue of the first Hydro Electric
Project in Kerala; Mattupetty-the highly specialized dairy
farm; Eravikulam National Park-a 97 sq.km park etc.
THEKKADY
Thekkady in Kerala State , India `s largest wildlife sanctuary
is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India
. The 120 years old `Surki` dam built across Peryiar,
Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction.
This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq.Kms, surrounded
by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq.Kms.
The
Country`s sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful
treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate
reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal
culture. Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those
who love nature in its wild manifestations.
Thekkady
is famous for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
PERIYAR
WILDLIFE SACTUARY
This is one of the most picturesque reserves in India.
A dam constructed on the Periyar River in 1895 led to
the submersion of a large forest area and the formation
of a 55 sq km lake which assured the local wildlife a
perennial source of water and led to its rapid multiplication.
If we are lucky we`ll see Elephant, tiger, sambar, barking
deer, lion tailed macaque and a rich birdlife on a government
run boat ride.
KANYAKUMARI
DESCRIPTION
India, the sub-continental country is known for its richness
in culture and tradition. Speaking of the topography of
India, the Northern side is covered by the wide range
of the huge snow clad Himalayas. The west is covered by
the Arabian Sea. The East is covered by the Bay of Bengal.
The southern side is very unique as both these seas mingle
with the Indian Ocean. The Land that is located in the
tip of the country, where the three seas get united is
none other than cape comerin or Kanyakumari. |
